PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for tinnitus was denied. Other claims related to prostate cancer residuals, PTSD, TDIU, and DEA benefits were remanded for further review.

The Board granted the veteran a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because their service-connected disabilities were severe enough to prevent them from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The claim for individual unemployability due to PTSD and other service-connected disabilities is remanded. The Board needs more information about the veteran's functional impairments.

The appeal for service connection of high blood pressure was dismissed because the veteran already received this benefit.

The veteran is granted a 70% disability rating for PTSD from December 19, 2013 to July 24, 2020, and TDIU for the same period. The veteran is also granted basic eligibility to DEA from December 19, 2013.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD, finding that the symptoms did not warrant a rating above 30%. The decision was based on the severity, frequency, and duration of the veteran's psychiatric symptoms.

The veteran's effective date for a 100% disability rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder, other specified depression, and alcohol use disorder is granted as October 24, 2020.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 100% effective June 12, 2018. The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for headaches was denied. The veteran's service connection for vertigo was granted with an effective date of May 21, 2014.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and TDIU due to errors in the original decision process.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder because the VA did not properly notify the Veteran of alternative means to establish his stressor. A new examination is required.

The veteran withdrew their appeal for higher ratings for PTSD with alcohol abuse, right shoulder disability, and right wrist disability. The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection, stating that the earliest possible date is April 6, 2022.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The Veteran's psychiatric records are conflicting, and additional evidence is needed.

The veteran was granted an earlier effective date for hypertension and a rating for a stab wound. Other issues were remanded.

The veteran's service connection for anxiety, depression, and PTSD is granted. The effective date for PTSD is set to May 26, 2022.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. However, the veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for PTSD service connection was dismissed because the veteran already received a service connection for depression, which includes all mental health conditions.

The appeal for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was dismissed because the Veteran did not file the correct form within the required time frame.

The Board remands the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include a depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a neurocognitive disorder, for further development.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 100% effective September 25, 2024. The veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status starting from the same date.